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Unmasking Autism: Discovering the New Faces of
Neurodiversity
Sinopsis :
A deep dive into the spectrum of Autistic experience and the
phenomenon of masked Autism,giving individuals the tools to
safely uncover their true selves while broadening
society&#8217snrrow understanding of
neurodiversity&#8220Aremarkable work that will stand at the
forefront of the neurodiversity movement.&#8221#8212Barry
M. Prizant, PhD, CCC-SLP, author of Uniquely Human: A
Different Way of Seeing AutismFor every visibly Autistic
person you meet, there are countless
&#8220maked&#8221Autistic people who pass as
neurotypical. Masking is a common coping mechanism in

which Autistic people hide their identifiably Autistic traits in
order to fit in with societal norms, adopting a superficial
personality at the expense of their mental health. This can
include suppressing harmless stims, papering over
communication challenges by presenting as unassuming and
mild-mannered, and forcing themselves into situations that
cause severe anxiety, all so they aren&#8217tseen as needy
or &#8220od.&#8221InUnmasking Autism, Dr. Devon Price
shares his personal experience with masking and blends
history, social science research, prescriptions, and personal
profiles to tell a story of neurodivergence that has thus far
been dominated by those on the outside looking in. For Dr.
Price and many others, Autism is a deep source of uniqueness
and beauty. Unfortunately, living in a neurotypical world means
it can also be a source of incredible alienation and pain. Most
masked Autistic individuals struggle for decades before
discovering who they truly are. They are also more likely to be
marginalized in terms of race, gender, sexual orientation,
class, and other factors, which contributes to their suffering
and invisibility. Dr. Price lays the groundwork for unmasking
and offers exercises that encourage self-expression,
including:&#8226Ceebrating special
interests&#8226Cutivating Autistic
relationships&#8226Reraming Autistic stereotypes&#8226An
rediscovering your valuesIt&#8217stime to honor the needs,
diversity, and unique strengths of Autistic people so that they
no longer have to mask&#8212an it&#8217stime for greater
public acceptance and accommodation of difference.In
embracing neurodiversity, we can all reap the rewards of
nonconformity and learn to live authentically, Autistic and
neurotypical people alike.